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Bentley University Description:

Located on a 163-acre campus in Waltham, Massachusetts, Bentley University is not a typical New England college. The great majority of Bentley students major in some area of business, but the school is nevertheless a comprehensive university where the liberal arts and sciences play a central role in the curriculum. Ethics, social responsibility, and global culture are all important components of a Bentley business education. Bentley has a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 24. The university frequently ranks among the top 50 business schools in the country.

Admissions Data (2011):

Enrollment (2010):

  • Total Enrollment: 5,684 (4,251 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 59% Male / 41% Female
  • 97% Full-time

Costs (2011 - 12):

  • Tuition and Fees: $38,328
  • Books: $1,100 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $12,520
  • Other Expenses: $1,150
  • Total Cost: $53,098

Bentley University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 68%
  • Bentley University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 67%
    • Loans: 57%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $20,422
    • Loans: $6,806

Most Popular Majors:

Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing

Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 93%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 85%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 88%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Bentley and the Common Application

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Bentley University Mission Statement:

complete mission statement can be found at http://about.bentley.edu/mission-statement

"Bentley University is distinctive among U.S. and international universities in having two faculties, in business and in the arts and sciences, which are unified in their educational mission. Bentley may therefore be understood as a university within a business school - a university because of the character and scope of its education and research agendas, and a business school because of its orientation.

Bentley graduates excel in complex and dynamic environments through their capacity to initiate, lead, and affect value-creating change. As responsible and ethical individuals, they recognize and take into account the broader social, political, and environmental context within which all organizations operate.

As a business university, Bentley University distinctively integrates business and the liberal arts and is internationally known for the quality and impact of its educational programs and research. Bentley is a leader in promoting ethical and socially responsible enterprise and the critical role of information and communication technology in achieving sustainable high performance."

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